JAMB Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 3

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11.

Which of the following is an example of a public pressure group?

A.

Red cross

B.

Amnesty International

C.

National Farmers Union

D.

Green peace

Correct answer is D

Green Peace is an example of a public pressure group. Public pressure groups are those that seek to achieve their objectives by influencing public opinion and policy. Green Peace does this by advocating for environmental issues.

12.

Gerontocracy is a form of government in which power is held by

A.

military junta

B.

a single ruler

C.

religious leaders

D.

the old

Correct answer is D

Gerontocracy is a form of government in which power is held by the old. The term comes from the Greek words geron, 'old man', and kratos, 'rule'. It is a political structure where the government is ruled by leaders who are significantly older than the average population.

13.

A political party that advocates for social equality, workers' rights and wealth redistribution is most likely aligned with which ideology

A.

liberalism

B.

socialism

C.

conservatism

D.

libertarianism

Correct answer is B

Socialism is a political ideology that advocates for social equality, workers' rights, and wealth redistribution. Socialists believe in a system where the means of production, such as factories and farms, are owned and controlled by the community as a whole.

14.

Which arm of government has the power to declare laws unconstitutional?

A.

Judiciary

B.

Legislature

C.

Executive

D.

Parliament

Correct answer is A

The Judiciary arm of government has the power to declare laws unconstitutional. This is because the Judiciary interprets the law and has the constitutional authority to declare a law unconstitutional if it violates the provisions of the constitution.

15.

Which constitutional amendment introduced the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria?

A.

Sixth Amendment

B.

Fourth Amendment

C.

Fifth Amendment

D.

none of the above

Correct answer is D

The concept of six geopolitical zones in Nigeria is not a constitutional provision. It was created for administrative convenience and does not have any backing in the Nigerian constitution. Therefore, none of the options is correct.